Chicken Breast Recipes

Wondering what to do with a pound of chicken in your refrigerator? I have 42 of the BEST CHICKEN RECIPES all in one place!

What I love about chicken is that it’s versatile, flavorful, quick, and easy! I’ve put together some of the BEST chicken breast recipes on my site all in one post, I hope that you enjoy it!

Asian Chicken Obsession

Whether it’s Chinese chicken and stir fry, flavorful Indian tikka masala, or easy Thai curry, I have you covered! These Asian chicken breast recipes are authentic, simple, and delicious.

• Chinese Orange Chicken: One of my most popular recipes for a reason! This crispy fried chicken is covered in an authentic tangy orange sauce.
• Honey Chicken: Tender chicken tossed in a skillet with butter, honey, garlic, fresh lemon juice, spices, and soy sauce
• Sweet and Sour Chicken: Crispy fried chicken covered in a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. My kids especially love this one!
• Asian Sticky Chicken: Tender chicken sautéed in a sticky sweet and tangy sauce served with creamy coconut rice, and it only takes 20 minutes to make!

Light and Fresh

Chicken is such a lean protein that it is a go-to for healthy meals! Here’s a list of healthy chicken dinner ideas that can be made for the whole family to enjoy.

• The Best Chicken Marinade: The best marinade recipe makes chicken so juicy and flavorful! It makes the chicken savory and mouthwatering.
• Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce: marinated spiced chicken, topped with a homemade tzatziki sauce, fresh Greek Salad, all on a warm pita bread.!
• Southwestern Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch: I kid you not, this is the BEST salad! The juicy and flavorful chicken really shines here!
• Sticky Pineapple Chicken: made with chicken tossed in pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and fresh pineapple. This Hawaiian Chicken is perfectly sweet and sticky! 

• Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl: Full of protein and healthy carbs with so much flavor you’ll forget you’re eating healthy!
• Hawaiian Teriyaki Skewers: Grilled chicken skewers with peppers, onions, pineapple, and jalapeño basted in a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce.
• Greek Chicken Bowls: A high protein, low carb meal with tons of veggies and homemade tzatziki sauce!
• Chicken Jerk Bowl: Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. 

• Firecracker Chicken: Sweet and spicy chicken bites made with tender chicken, flash-fried, and baked in a sweet brown sugar buffalo sauce.
• Thai Red Chicken Curry: Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home!
• Sesame Chicken: Homemade Chinese Sesame Chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in a sweet and sour sauce
• Indian Butter Chicken: A popular Indian dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich, Indian spiced tomato cream sauce

• Chinese Lemon Chicken: Crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic fresh lemon sauce. Better than takeout!
• Chicken Tikka Masala: A popular Indian dish with a spiced tomato cream based sauce with tender chicken and spices.
• Chicken Ramen: Homemade chicken ramen that’s ready in 30 minutes! Healthy, flavorful, and delicious!
• Thai Chicken Noodles: A healthy flavorful Thai chicken dish with fresh vegetables all sauteed in a spicy peanut sauce.

Cozy Comfort Chicken

Simple and comforting classic chicken recipes that can be made in the crock pot, instant pot, skillet, or oven. Creamy, cheesy, warm, and cozy!

• Marry Me Chicken: Famous skillet chicken in a sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce with fresh basil. Rated 5 stars for good reason!
• Creamy White Chicken Chili: This is the BEST chili! Cooked in a creamy chicken broth and salsa verde, it is packed with comfort and flavors!
• Chicken Pot Pie: Isn’t this just the ultimate comfort food? Buttery, flaky crust filled with creamy chicken and vegetables. It’s delicious!
• Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo: Creamy parmesan cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta and topped with sautéed chicken.

• Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: The perfect cajun chicken alfredo dish made with tender chicken tossed in cajun seasoning in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.
• Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken: This Cowboy Chicken is Marinated Grilled Chicken topped with BBQ Sauce, Crispy Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese.
• Chicken Parmesan: Panko-crusted chicken topped with homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses and baked until golden and bubbly. 
• Chicken Bryan: Grilled chicken with a basil lemon butter sauce topped with sundried tomatoes and creamy goat cheese. A Carrabba's favorite! 

• Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta: Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta. 
• French Onion Chicken: Skillet Chicken with Buttery Caramelized Onion Gravy and Melted Cheeses. A simple, flavorful, 30-minute meal!
• Baked Caprese Chicken: Italian seasoned chicken breast, sweet oven roasted tomatoes, savory balsamic vinegar, and melted mozzarella cheese
• Chicken Rosa Maria: A copycat recipe from Carrabba’s Italian Grill that’s salty, crispy, and creamy all at once!

• Baked Chicken Parm Sliders: Chicken topped with a fresh marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and baked on sweet rolls and slathered with garlic butter.
• Cheesy Chicken and Rice: This 30-minute, no-bake chicken and rice dish is made in one skillet. Such a crowd pleaser and so easy!
• Buffalo Chicken Sliders: Shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing and baked inside a soft garlic butter bun with melted mozzarella cheese
• Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken: This simple 20-minute meal is pan-fried chicken in a silky lemon butter sauce

Mexican Chicken Recipes

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I am OBSESSED with all things Mexican food! I’ve got Mexican chicken soups, easy chicken tacos, homemade enchiladas, and more. You’ve gotta try them all!

• Chipotle Chicken Tacos: These easy cheesy tacos are made in less than 20 minutes and can be topped with any salsa, sour cream, or guacamole!
• Chicken Tortilla Soup: A spicy tomato broth-based soup topped with homemade tortilla strips, fresh avocado, and cilantro. It’s always a hit!
• Chicken Enchiladas Suizas: Creamy chicken enchiladas in a homemade tomatillo poblano sauce and baked with Mexican cheeses until bubbly. 
• Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice: Skillet Mexican chicken with green chilies, tomatoes, Mexican spices, rice, and cheese. An easy 30-minute dinner recipe!

• Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos: Marinated grilled chicken with a homemade street corn salsa, fresh avocado, and cotija cheese.
• Chicken Stacked Enchiladas: Quick and easy stacked chicken enchiladas with salsa verde and Mexican cheeses that can be thrown together in a snap!
• Creamy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken: Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe. A quick, easy, flavorful meal!
• Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup: This Chicken Orzo Soup is made with tender chicken with onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a fresh lemon cream broth with fresh parmesan cheese. You will love this lemon chicken soup recipe!